Community Council of Nashua, Inc.
Nurse, ACT Team
Community Council of Nashua, Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire, us, 03062
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Nurse to join our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team. The Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support to clients on the ACT team. Supervises the medication administration of all ACT clients, which includes verifying that medications given reflect the most recent orders, packaging medications for delivery by ACT team staff, providing medication management at the Agency for a select number of clients, scheduling and delivery of long acting injectable medications, and maintaining accurate records of all related activities. Provides medication education to clients, families and staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides functional support services through medication management/education daily and as scheduled for ACT team clients and document accordingly.Obtains and packages medications for delivery to clients both at the Agency and in community. Verifies the accuracy of medication regimen. Maintains timely records of administration. Coordinates the delivery of medications daily.Conducts proper nurse assessment, schedules and delivers long-acting injectable medication, provides patients with education on medications, and maintains timely and accurate documentation of interactions related to patient care, with a 25% productivity expectation. Collects specimens for laboratory testing and enters orders into online systems.Completes all documentation within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/completion).Reconciles 95% of all prescribed medications at time of client's hospital discharge.Ensures that 90% of refill requests are processed 2 business days.Conducts outreach to outside providers, both medical and psychiatric, on behalf of clients. Attends outside appointments as necessary.Attends team meetings in order to best provide integrated care to clients.Interacts with pharmacies and insurance companies to ensure prompt delivery of needed medications.Conducts nursing assessments for ACT clients, preferably at their place of residence. Develops nursing care plans as warranted.Provides cross coverage of injections for CSS clients.Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing1-2 years of related work experienceNH Registered Nursing License requiredKnowledge of psychotropic medicationsAbility to safely deliver intramuscular injections and ability to educate clients and staff on medication.Knowledge of relevant nursing principles and procedures.Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention.Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.Ability to exercise judgment.Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL).Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy
Why Join Us:We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a "can do" mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
•Choice of 2 health insurance plans•Health Reimbursement Arrangement•Health Plan Opt Out Benefit•Health Savings Account•Flexible Spending Account•Dental Insurance•Vision Insurance•Group Life and AD&D Insurance•Short and Long Term Disability•Accident & Critical Illness Insurances•403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match•Employee Assistance Plan•Generous Earned Time Off•Paid Extended Sick Time•10 Paid Holidays•Bereavement Leave•Tuition Reimbursement•Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Full-time
Description
Greater Nashua Mental Health is looking for a full-time Nurse to join our ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) Team. The Nurse provides comprehensive nursing support to clients on the ACT team. Supervises the medication administration of all ACT clients, which includes verifying that medications given reflect the most recent orders, packaging medications for delivery by ACT team staff, providing medication management at the Agency for a select number of clients, scheduling and delivery of long acting injectable medications, and maintaining accurate records of all related activities. Provides medication education to clients, families and staff.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides functional support services through medication management/education daily and as scheduled for ACT team clients and document accordingly.Obtains and packages medications for delivery to clients both at the Agency and in community. Verifies the accuracy of medication regimen. Maintains timely records of administration. Coordinates the delivery of medications daily.Conducts proper nurse assessment, schedules and delivers long-acting injectable medication, provides patients with education on medications, and maintains timely and accurate documentation of interactions related to patient care, with a 25% productivity expectation. Collects specimens for laboratory testing and enters orders into online systems.Completes all documentation within 3 business days (with first day being date of service/completion).Reconciles 95% of all prescribed medications at time of client's hospital discharge.Ensures that 90% of refill requests are processed 2 business days.Conducts outreach to outside providers, both medical and psychiatric, on behalf of clients. Attends outside appointments as necessary.Attends team meetings in order to best provide integrated care to clients.Interacts with pharmacies and insurance companies to ensure prompt delivery of needed medications.Conducts nursing assessments for ACT clients, preferably at their place of residence. Develops nursing care plans as warranted.Provides cross coverage of injections for CSS clients.Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned.Requirements
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing1-2 years of related work experienceNH Registered Nursing License requiredKnowledge of psychotropic medicationsAbility to safely deliver intramuscular injections and ability to educate clients and staff on medication.Knowledge of relevant nursing principles and procedures.Experience using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention.Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to multitask, and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.Ability to exercise judgment.Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Email, Word, EXCEL).Must possess a valid driver's license and automobile with liability insurance in the amount required by agency policy
Why Join Us:We are looking for collaborative, curious for knowledge people with a "can do" mentality to join our team of compassionate employees! We provide a stimulating work environment and offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including:
•Choice of 2 health insurance plans•Health Reimbursement Arrangement•Health Plan Opt Out Benefit•Health Savings Account•Flexible Spending Account•Dental Insurance•Vision Insurance•Group Life and AD&D Insurance•Short and Long Term Disability•Accident & Critical Illness Insurances•403b Retirement Plan with Agency Match•Employee Assistance Plan•Generous Earned Time Off•Paid Extended Sick Time•10 Paid Holidays•Bereavement Leave•Tuition Reimbursement•Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and NH State Loan Repayment Program
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.